Incident Details
Local authorities observed an airplane flying in an erratic manner before it disappeared in the distance. A 911 emergency call reported that an airplane had gone down. Upon arrival at the scene, authorities spoke with the pilot, who stated that the airplane was running out of gas before it collided with the ground.
Accident Site Examination
Examination of the accident site revealed that the airplane rested in a nose-low attitude. The engine was displaced to the left and downward but remained attached to the engine mounts.
Engine Test
During the post-accident examination, the engine was prepared for a functional test. It started, ran for 10 minutes, and developed power, indicating no pre-impact mechanical failure.
Toxicological Report
Local authorities reported that the pilot had a strong odor of intoxicant coming from his person. A review of the Hamilton County Sheriff's Department incident report revealed that the pilot's alcohol medical test showed 212 mg/dL (0.212%).
Authorization Status
The owner of the airplane reported that the pilot in command was unauthorized to use the airplane.